Shingle retainer



May 13 W. A. FOGG SHINGLE RETAINER FTW F- d 0 Filed April 22,

Patented Ma 13, 1924.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WALTER A. FOGG, OF BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS.

SHINGLE RETAINER.

Application filed April 22, 1921..

7 up the free ends of the shingles, which is not only injurious to the weather resisting qualities of the roof, but detracts from its appearance.

This invention provides simple means for retaining the ends of the shin les in position so that this trouble may e overcome and by which the appearance of the roof may be improved. This means is of such a nature that its use makes correct positioning and fastening of the shingles an easy matter, so that rapid and accurate laying is not only facilitated, but assured.

Fora more complete understanding of this invention, together with further objects and advantages, reference may be had to the accompanying drawings illustrating certain embodiments thereof, in which Figure 1 is a fragmentary elevation of a roof equipped according to this invention.

Figure 2 is a cross section on line 22 of Figure 1.

igure 3 is a diagrammatic View showing the method of cutting the shingle retainers from a strip or sheet.

Figure 4 is a plan view of a finished retainer.

Figure 5 is a cross section on line 55 of Figure 4.

Figure 6 is a plan view of a slightly modified form of retainer. I

Referring more particularly to Figures 1 and 2, at 1, 2, 3 and 4 are shown successive courses of shingles as applied to a roof, the joints, as 5, between the shingles in each course being in staggered relation between the several courses. The lower end of each shingle is shown as held downwardly close to the shingles beneath, by means of a retaining member shown at 6.

As shown more particularly in Figure each retaining member comprises a strip, preferably of sheet metal, having at each end an upwardly extending ear 7, with a per- Serial No. 463,482.

foration 8 therethrough for the reception of a nail, by which a pair of adjacent shingles of a course may be made fast to the roof. Between the ears 7 the strip is downwardly extended, as shown at 9, and the lower end of this extension is upwardly turned to form a retaining flange 10, beneath which the lower end of a shingle of a course overlying those made fast through the ears 7 is positioned. The flange 10 and the ears 7 are so positioned relative to each other that when the retainer isplaced in position to bridge a pair of adjacent shingles .in proper position to receive the fastening nails, the flange will be correctly placed to receive the lower edge of the shingle of the overlying course, this flange extending over a substantial length of the end of the shingle so that it may be retained securely in a well defined position. This flange has no perforations for fastening means, so that no chance v for moisture to reach the roof directly is permitted, and as these retainers are positioned in alignment in each course, they may readily be laid properly, insuring the correct positioning of the succeeding course. The strips or their retaining flanges may be colored to match the color of the shingles or may be of a pleasingly contrasting color to impart a decorative efi'ect to the roof, if desired.

The shape of the retainer makes possible the cutting of the blanks therefor from a sheet, as shown in Figure 3, without substantial waste, the space between the ears 7 at the upper edge of the retainer allowing for the material for the retaining flange of a succeeding blank.

In Figure'6 a slightly modified form of retainer is shown, in which the flange 10 is widest at its central portion and tapers toward its ends, the upper edge of the strip being correspondingly formed in the blanking out of the strips. This construction provides an inclined edge for presentation to water going down over the roof so that it may be guided toward the ends of the retainers to avoid any tendency of the water to creep downwardly beneath the flange and then work its way up under the shingles.

Having thus described certain embodiments of the invention, it should be evident that many changes and modifications might be made therein without departing from its spirit or scope as defined by the appended c aims:

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1. device of the class described comprisr ing a flatstrip, an ear at each end of said strip through which fastenings for adjacent shingles of one course may pass, and an upwardly directed flange between said ears positioned to receive the lower end of a shingle of the overl ing course.

2. A device of t c class described comprising'a strip of sheet material-for bridging a pair of adjacent shingles of a course 7 and having a portion of less length than upwardly directed flange between said ears for retaining the lower end of a shingle.

4. A device of the class described comprising a strip having an upwardly turned.

imper rate lower edge portion for engaging a substantial extent of the lower end of a shingle, and fasteners extending'through said strip above said edge for attaching shingles of a previous course in position. f

5.' A shingle retainer formed from a blank comprising a strip of sheet material having a pair of spaced ears projecting from one edge thereof, and a portion projecting from the opposite edge thereof shaped\ to fit the space bet veen the ears of an adjacent blank, said portion being bent upwardly to form a shingle retaining flange. v

' 6. A device of the class described comprising a flat strip having an upwardly turned imperforate lower edge portion for engaging a substantial extent of the lower end of a shingle, and fasteners extending through said strip above said edge for attaching shingles of a previouscourse in position.

, 7. A roof comprising overlapping courses of shingles, the joints of adjacent courses being staggered, individual retaining means for each shingle comprising a flat strip having an upwardly bent lower flange beneath which the'end of the shingle is placed and having its main portion bridging a pair of adjacent shingles of the previous course, and fastening means for said adjacent shingles passed through said strip.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

v WALTER A. FOGG. 

